Superchargers for Mk2 Golf 8V Digifant

[static1800]

Oh c'mon, 2k for the motor, 1k for install and 2k for the ECU, thats 5k. We're talking just about a swap here, not including everything that should be done at the same time like clutch, diff etc.

To do it properly it would take 10k yes I agree with you on that.

16v is a different thing but i am in the process of pricing up an order from techtonics, includes all sorts of engine things to do my mk1 16v swap; new hoses, dizzy cap, rotor button, clutch kit, new mounts. new belts, gasket sets etc. plus a whole of other things i'm yet to finalise my total is over 1k US already and im not going over the top with it all. A 20vt doubles the cost of it all and that is just little engine components that are worth replacing engine swaps are not cheap!

Anyway back on topic.

Like i said the kit looks ok, bang for your buck you could maybe do some similar local options and achieve similar power. BB seem to put alot of work into there components and kits and i'm sure it would be a scream, plus all the stuff you need will come in one big box for you to put together with instructions.

Have a good look through vortex, I bet some of the US guys have run this setup.

[bam87]

Yeah I got that lol after posting I do eventually want to upgrade engine but didnt necessarily want to swap, was looking for turbo charging but came across the supercharger and thought at least thats a viable option, I was thinking around the 150hp, also a mate said should also do exhaust, extractors and intake.

Blake

[Golf Loon]

There is a green supercharged Mk1 floating around. I have been in it once and it was awesome.

The car was running a Mk3 2l and efi setup and with a flick of the switch the supercharger let rip.

That car was made by a knowledgeable bloke with a jap supercharger and untold hours of time. I dont know about numbers on paper, but whatever it made it got to the floor and hauled asss.

I have been in a few quick Mk1s and had a couple and that green thing always makes me smile.

[Oneofthegreats]

Oh c'mon, 2k for the motor, 1k for install and 2k for the ECU, thats 5k. We're talking just about a swap here, not including everything that should be done at the same time like clutch, diff etc.

To do it properly it would take 10k yes I agree with you on that.

I hope your joking GH.

If it's that cheap, why haven't you done it yet.

In fact why haven't I done it yet?

I've got the engine, it's been installed.

Wow, all I need is 2K for an ecu & I'm away!

Back on topic.

I've seen some BBM stuff. It isn't all that it's cracked up to be. That's just my opinion.

People also forgot that these tunes that are programmed elsewhere, aren't suited for our condition's out here either.

If your chasing 150hp, I'd go with either a rebuilt N/A 8V to suit the power requirement, or a ABF 16V swap.

[Spyda]

If you want more power your going to need more cylinders .

A mk2 needs a vr6. Dont worry about 16v 150hp 2L, 8v s/c, stand alone ecu blah blah blah.

Proven, 5K will get you a mk2 vr6 with ~165hp and whole bunch of sex from the exhuast. A little more for cams, exhaust and all that and you can do close to 200hp not to mention tourque.

You all seem to forget that when you are going to add hp you need to be able to stop and all that borring stuff aswell. Suspention, brakes, braces, roll bars, bushers, mounts will set you back atleast 3k.

..... VR6.....

[Jmac]

Just back to a previous post i wasnt talking about your car, the Polo G40 , G60 Rallye Golf and Corrado were purpose built. And as you have noticed with the response its pie in the sky unless you have PLENTY of money.
Cheers
JMac

[WABIT]

20V 1.8T would cost close to 10K once everything is done and produce more power, in stock form.

try colse to 20k jarred im already close to 10k on my project and thats a 16v

dom

[Preen59]

try colse to 20k jarred im already close to 10k on my project and thats a 16v

dom

Hehe tell me about it, me too..

[Jarred]

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Proven, 5K will get you a mk2 vr6 ...

[Preen59]

lol and me and preeny will have no worries destroying BOTH of you MMMMWWWWWWAAAAAAAHAHAHHAHAHHAHHAHAHHAAAAAAAA!!!!!! !!!!!!!

dom

That's right. Take it you pencil jockeys!

[aliasmk2]

Sounds like the ABF would be the most viable option in this case, the same power as a standard mk4 GTI 155hp

In regards to the ECU there are some new Megasquirt units including the harness going very cheap on Ebay UK.
I know that sounds to good to be true but worth while investigating

http://cgi.ebay.co.uk/MegaSquirt-ECU-RS-Turbo-ZETEC-VW-FORD_W0QQitemZ180295762964QQcmdZViewItem?hash=item180295762964&_trkparms=72%3A1301%7C39%3A1%7C66%3A2%7C65%3A12%7C240%3A1318&_trksid=p3286.c0.m14

If anyone has some knowledge on the above, please share.

[Jmac]

ABF would be the way i would go too if you had a good one available with subframe wiring the lot. Last conversion i did and i goes back let me tell you was an 85 Golf2 with K jet, swapped it over to a KR 16v with the lot. Was good fun. The ABF has more get up though and that would be the way i would go if you want more than what the PB or the RV is going to give you otherwise DIG DEEP
JMac

[GOLFBALLS]

Hmm, i might come to watch too. Except the view will be blurry and limited... as i will be seeing you in my MIRRORS AAARRHHHHAAAHAAAHAAAAAAAA
Oh wait my car isn't even finished
...Aaaaaaannnnyway, i reckon some intake/exhaust work, a cam and maybe a 1.9 or 2.0 if you can be arsed and you will be happy. Even just putting an LSD in will make it feel better as all the power you have will be properly put down (even if its 130bhp it makes a difference). You should be able to get 150bhp for a good sum right?? That's enough for a laugh.
I agree that a gazillion bhp isn't always the way to go. My mk2 should make about 270bhp and its actually costing me a lot of headaches in the sense that so much power has to still be tractable and driveable. LSD, sway bars, coilovers, wide enough rubber but not so much that its a torque steer festival, etc etc. Not to mention driving in the rain
Get the Vr6 if you wanna spend another gazillion, and ruin the balance and feel of the chassis in the process. Plus you'll need truck brakes to stop the whale of a thing There is that tits sound tho...
Supercharger would be great to see tho, as it's pretty uncommon, but theres probly better options??
Wade

[static1800]

Just cleaned this thread up, all off topic posted moved to the 16v humour thread.

Lets get some info in this thread for the op.

[jayjay]

honestly, for reliable power/fun, go for a 2.0 16v with mild work. you'd be looking at something like 150 - 160hp (flywheel) and it'd go hard without costing you buttloads to fit, tune and maintain.

for example. :
$1500 - 2000 to buy the motor
$800 - 1500 to rebuild head with porting
$600 cams
= nice and fast